2015 Tesla Model S service brakes problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2015 Tesla Model S — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Parking brake on my TESLA MODEL S will not release. My understanding is that this is from a defective parking brake caliper that was under a recall by TESLA. However, TESLA refuses to acknowledge or repair this issue which is a huge safety problem especially if the parking brake does not engage /…”
filed Jun 9, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, and approaching a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the braking system became inoperable. The vehicle eventually regained braking functionality. During the failure, the…”
filed Jun 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Model S | 11 | 8% |
| 2021 Model S | 15 | 9% |
| 2020 Model S | 6 | 8% |
| 2019 Model S | 7 | 16% |
| 2018 Model S | 25 | 15% |
| 2017 Model S | 25 | 6% |
| 2016 Model S | 53 | 8% |
| 2014 Model S | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Model S | 21 | 5% |
| 2012 Model S | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Tesla Model S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.